Overlay Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Overlay

Meaning 1 : put something on top of something else

    Synonyms : cover
Meaning 2 : protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior

    Synonyms : overlayer,  sheathing
Meaning 3 : kill by lying on

    Example : The sow overlay her piglets

    Synonyms : overlie
Meaning 4 : a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface


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